Posts by Girardian

Does anyone know of a US source for Perofil socks? These occasionally come up at STP, but I don't see them sold regularly anywhere online. My guess is that these will be a brick and mortar find. Any one know?

Hard to peg a favorite, but I recently had -- on tap for the first time (have enjoyed this by the bottle often) -- Dogfish Head 90 Min. IPA. Exceptional. Very clean lines, 5 gallon keg. Perfect expression of what this beer can be....

I know the (presumed) vendor. How are the RA belis? I have not tried the current release and would be interested to hear more specific feedback -- do they remind you of any other cigars / profiles?

Lots of great smoking this past weekend: - A "near diplomatic" Trinidad Fundadore ... if that's a fair way of describing one of the first boxes produced for non-diplomatic functions. - A beautifully aged '03 Cohiba...

If you're looking for CDP, I suggest looking in the used market -- a lot more bang for the buck there. Best sounding used CDP in your price range I've heard is the Esound E5. I have owned the Signature version of this player and...

I find the best to be Weller 12. I prefer higher proof spirits in many cocktails and this has a slight extra edge at 45% / 90 proof. I did side by side Juleps on Derby day with Weller 12 and Woodford and, to my taste, the Weller was...

I find the look to be timeless, but somewhat maligned by: boxy cuts, the "swing dancing" fad, and by David Letterman's bad habit of wearing his DB unbuttoned. I'll be posting some suits in the FS forum soon, including a...

$1500 does not leave a lot of room if you're looking for both an amp and speakers new. I'd highly recommend looking in the secondary market. One option is a used Jolida 1501 integrated hybrid -- they can be had for about $500 (you...

Quote: Originally Posted by jakejake Which B&M stores carry the Bona's? Never heard of them before. BedBath&Beyond. You can purchase these products at many stores that install and refinish floors as...

I snoozed and loosed. To the fortunate buyer of this suit (for which I never saw a photo): 5) Isaia suit Size 52 (40-42RR). Base S model. Mid-weight flannel brown/grey flannel plaid with coral pin stripe. Peak lapel, 3 button closure...